Talent
Candidate Requirements
About the Club
Built in 1938 under the architectural genius of Belford Shoumate, BIBA is one of the few remaining early 20th century hotels. Located in the center of the historic El Cid neighborhood, Hotel Biba is a storied icon of West Palm’s diverse culture Listed on the Historic Register, BIBA is being reinvented as a curated oasis for discerning local and international guests who share a love for West Palm Beach.
Set to open in early 2025, BIBA will be an exclusive private social club and 26-room hotel focused on crafted culinary experiences, cultural celebration and the forging of relationships. With a Food and Beverage Concept developed by the Paris Society and the unique architecture and interior design by Parisian architect, Reda Amalou, BIBA is a destination to be desired
Further information and photos will be available to qualified applicants
About the Position
BIBA is searching for a positive, enthusiastic, and caring individual to assume the role of Talent and Culture Manager. The Talent and Culture Manager will develop and implement HR strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent at BIBA. This role will focus on fostering a positive work culture aligned with the club’s luxury and service standards.
In addition to the recruitment, retention and engagement of all employees this individual will assist in day-to-day Human Resource practices in accordance with all Club policies and local and federal laws and regulations
Key Responsibilities, Traits & Abilities
▪ A personable and enthusiastic individual with the ability to drive culture and create a positive work environment.
▪ The ability to work collaboratively and influence others at all levels of the organization.
▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
▪ Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training programs to ensure a high-quality workforce
▪ Develop and implement employee engagement and retention strategies.
▪ Manage performance appraisal systems and staff development initiatives.
▪ Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
▪ The ability to listen thoughtfully and handle comments, grievances, and suggestions in a calm and strategic manner.
▪ Ability to work with a high level of confidentiality.
▪ Manages the club’s personnel program; assists in the development and implementation of applicable policies and procedures; processes various labor staffing reports; coordinates software applications to generate required information
▪ Benchmarks the club’s employee recruitment and selection processes with others in the industry and explores new strategies as appropriate.
▪ Oversees payroll and implements payroll procedures alongside the Finance Department.
▪ Develops and updates all position job descriptions and documents with input from the Department Heads and General Manager.
▪ Distributes employee wide communications to keep all employees informed and engaged on changes in benefits, policies, Club happenings, events, etc
Qualifications
✓ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
✓ Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in a luxury hospitality environment.
✓ Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations.
IMPORTANT
Interested candidates should submit résumés along with a detailed cover letter which addresses the qualifications and describes your alignment/experience with the prescribed position by Friday, October 11, 2024. More information on the club is available to interested candidates by reaching out to Careers@thedeloziergroup com
These documents must be saved and emailed in Word or PDF format (save as “Last Name, First Name, BIBA Talent Manager Cover Letter” and “Last Name, First Name, BIBA Talent Manager Résumé”) respectively to:
Careers@thedeloziergroup.com
All requested information, along with references, should be emailed to the address above.
Search Executives
Patrick DeLozier
Managing Partner (843) 707-5210 lpatrickdelozier@thedeloziergroup.com
Rebecca Gentry
Search Executive and Consultant (501) 307-8587
rgentry@thedeloziergroup.com
David Arraya Managing Director (786) 760-1564 darraya@thedeloziergroup.com
